Simulations on Modified Burner Configuration using CFD

摘要

The findings of computational fluid dynamics simulation results performed on an industrial roller-kiln are presented here. The modification was emphasized on the temperature distribution during the drying process of ceramic-tiles. A computational fluid-dynamics solver was used in the modeling and simulation of the temperature distribution. Boundary conditions for the burners were setup with different temperature outputs for the burners, indicated as initial settings and modified burner configuration settings. The simulation results were shown in contour-plots, demonstrating consistent heat circulation throughout the drying chamber near the burner regions. The comparison of initial and secondary simulation results also demonstrated consistent temperature distribution near the ceramic-tiles region within the drying chamber. This consistency in heat transfer has proven that similar temperature can be achieved with less gas, despite the change in burner-temperature configuration.